Formula 1 - 2014 Season

[-tkf-]

Yes.
http://f1.wikia.com/wiki/Lap_Record

Looking at how stable the cars are in the corners today I wouldn't be surprised if the current cars actually have more downforce but they are also a "lot" (close to 40kg) heavier and at least 200hp down on power with the v10's being around 1000hp.

http://www.f1technical.net/f1db/cars/years/2013
Has some extra info on cars from different years regarding weight etc.

You also need to take tires and any changes into account plus qualifying rules. Nevertheless a car with wings, kers, f1 grade brakes so much horsepower and weighing so little us still going to be absurd fast.

I am more worried about the spectacle that is f1 racing. It's hard to explain but it seems as it gets more technical it gets harder to follow the races.

 

[Kaotik]

??? What do you mean?

In 2004 there were neither Korean circuit, nor American in Texas, nor Abu Dhabi, nor India.

All records except the ones at Silverstone and Catalunya, are with their respective holders from Years 2004 (or in a single case 2005)

Oh, true, so only Räikkönen & Alonso, which of both drive at Ferrari

 

[cjo]

Now Hulkenberg will be at Force India

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/25205390

 

[Kaotik]

New Jersey, Mexico and Korea are out, final list of races next season:
16.3. Australia (Melbourne)
30.3. Malesia (Sepang)
6.4. Bahrain (Sakhir)
20.4. China (Shanghai)
11.5. Spain (Barcelona)
25.5. Monaco (Monte Carlo)
8.6. Canada (Montreal)
22.6. Austria (Red Bull Ring)
6.7. Great Britain (Silverstone)
20.7. Germany (Hockenheim)
27.7. Hungary (Budapest)
24.8. Belgia (Spa-Francorchamps)
7.9. Italy (Monza)
21.9. Singapore (Marina Bay)
5.10. Japan (Suzuka)
12.10. Russia (Sotshi)
2.11. USA (Austin)
9.11. Braszil (Interlagos, Sao Paulo)
23.11. Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)

 

[Davros]

Interesting last 2 races, because the Brasilians dont like the flintstones, but the people of Abu Dhabi do.

 

[nutball]

Interesting last 2 races, because the Brasilians dont like the flintstones, but the people of Abu Dhabi do.

*cough*

 

[Davros]

The old ones are the best ones

 

[Kaotik]

Each driver will get permanent number instead of the current model where your teams performance decides your number:
- Available numbers range from #2 to #99
- #1 is reserved for last years champion if he wants to use it, otherwise he can use which ever number he now chooses
- The drivers will get to pick their numbers by themselves, if two drivers want the same number, whoever finished higher in 2013 championship gets the pick and the other one has to take some other number
New 5 sec time penalty for minor infringiments, details coming later after team & FIA meeting
Last race will give double drivers & constructors championship points

 

[UniversalTruth]

New 5 sec time penalty for minor infringiments, details coming later after team & FIA meeting

Now with this FIA will have more control on driver's performance and points they take...

Last race will give double drivers & constructors championship points

Hmm, this is an interesting and actually a quite good idea. So, the last race would possibly have a larger weight on the final standings. Perhaps it would be even funnier if they add other two races and make the last three like this. So, until the very end you will not know who the champion would be.

 

[DuckThor Evil]

Last race will give double drivers & constructors championship points

Well it's not so bad. I'll have more time on the weekends from now on. Maybe it's time to find a new exciting hobby

 

[Gerry]

This "double points" idea is ludicrous. What next, give the teams a joker to play to give them double points at any given track?

 

[Kaotik]

If the double points system had been in use before, Kimi would have won the championship in 2003, Massa in 2008 and Alonso in 2012

 

[Bludd]

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2013/...-schumachers-condition-after-skiing-accident/

Michael Schumacher has had a skiing accident, it's apparently serious but not life-threatening which is a relief.

 

[-tkf-]

Fuck, it's serious.. I hope he makes it, and makes it without to much trouble

 

[Kaotik]

Latest info around the web claim it's more serious than first thought, and he's now in coma with serious brain injury

 

[Bludd]

Fuck, it's serious.. I hope he makes it, and makes it without to much trouble

Latest info around the web claim it's more serious than first thought, and he's now in coma with serious brain injury

Yeah, I can now see reports of him being in an induced coma due to intracranial haemorrhaging.

www.jamesallenonf1.com/2013/12/schumacher-critical-as-surgeons-induce-coma-following-ski-accident/

 

[Wynix]

He was wearing a helmet, i hope it done it's job.
Also he was skiing with his son, this could scar him for life.

 

[Bludd]

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2013/12/30/an-update-on-michael-schumacher/

 

[Colourless]

According to experts there is a very real chance of brain damage. Not good.

 

[Bludd]

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2013/12/31/the-latest-from-grenoble/

Joe Saward reports Schumi's undergone a second operation and that he's more stable now, but it's still too early to say anything about recovery.